Long ago, someone told me that Carver kept a note taped above his desk that read, "No Cheap Tricks!" You've done a wonderful job showing what this means and how it was a near religious practice for Carver, and the magic that resulted. Well done!
I've read some Carver stories and resisted reading more. That changed after this piece. One of your most compelling -- and that's saying something. Thanks again.
Long ago, someone told me that Carver kept a note taped above his desk that read, "No Cheap Tricks!" You've done a wonderful job showing what this means and how it was a near religious practice for Carver, and the magic that resulted. Well done!
thanks rhonda! i didn't know about that note over his desk, but it makes perfect sense.
I've read some Carver stories and resisted reading more. That changed after this piece. One of your most compelling -- and that's saying something. Thanks again.
Once again an email master class on a piece of literature. Thank you.
Breathless.